Tunisia U20 W 21:32 Croatia U20 W 
Algeria U20 W 30:26 USA U20 W 
Egypt U20 W 40:17 Paraguay U20 W 
Brazil U20 W 26:24 Turkey U20 W 
Argentina U20 W 30:9 Canada U20 W 
Faroe Islands U20 W 30:23 Chinese Taipei U20 W 
Iceland U20 W 31:20 Guinea U20 W 
Angola U20 W 33:14 India U20 W 
Denmark U20 W 40:18 Czech Republic U20 W 
Germany U20 W 40:22 South Korea U20 W 
Poland U20 W 23:29 Norway U20 W 
Japan U20 W 25:32 Hungary U20 W 
Montenegro U20 W 31:25 China U20 W 
Spain U20 W 32:25 Romania U20 W 
France U20 W 29:23 Austria U20 W 
Serbia U20 W 24:23 Sweden U20 W 
The 2026 World Cup matchup between Brazil and Japan was a nail-biter. For most of the game, neither team could find the back of the net. But in the final moments, Brazil’s Gabriel Martinelli struck gold.
Tense Battle from Start to Finish
Both sides played hard, but chances were rare. Japan’s defense held strong, and Brazil struggled to break through. The game looked like it might go to extra time.
Fans were on the edge of their seats as the clock ticked down. Brazil needed a hero.
Martinelli’s Dramatic Winner
In the 96th minute, Martinelli got the ball near the box. He took a shot that sailed past the Japanese goalkeeper and into the net. The stadium erupted.
That goal sealed a 1-0 win for Brazil. It knocked Japan out of the tournament and sent Brazil into the round of 16.
What’s Next for Brazil
Brazil now moves on to face a new opponent in the knockout stage. With players like Martinelli stepping up, the team looks dangerous. Fans are already dreaming of another World Cup title.